Amazon CEO Reveals the Real Reason Behind the Company’s 14,000 Job Cuts — And It’s Not Because of AI or Cost Cutting
Amazon slashed 4% of its 350,000-person global corporate workforce, marking one of the largest job cuts in the company’s history.
Roundtables: Can AI Learn to Understand the World?
Listen to the session or watch below AI companies want to build systems that understand the external world and overcome the limitations of LLMs. Recent developments have brought world models to the forefront of the AI discussion. Watch a conversation with editor in chief Mat Honan, senior AI editor Will Douglas Heaven, and AI reporter…
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The 5 Leadership Skills You Can’t Afford to Automate
AI can analyze and advise, but it can’t grasp the complexity of human motivation. Here’s why leaders should never outsource this part of their role.
Luminar is cutting jobs, losing its CFO, and warning of a cash shortage
The new turmoil comes as founder Austin Russell is trying to buy the company just a few months after being replaced as CEO.
YC alum Adam raises $4.1M to turn viral text-to-3D tool into AI copilot
After generating over 10 million social media impressions with the launch of its text-to-3D model app, Adam has raised a $4.1 million seed round to power its next steps.
Glen Powell Has the Sauce — Inside the ‘Top Gun’ Star’s Mission to Redefine the American Pantry
Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen brand is taking off, introducing organic condiments and cooking oils that make healthy eating accessible and delicious for home cooks nationwide.
Reddit CEO says chatbots are not a traffic driver
Reddit doesn’t see a lot of traffic coming from chatbot answers
Nvidia expands AI ties with Hyundai, Samsung, SK, Naver
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea to strengthen partnerships with Samsung, Hyundai, SK, and Naver, unveiling plans for AI-powered networks and next-generation intelligent systems.
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Seeking Career or Life Advice? Here’s How These 3 Options Could Help
Knowing when to turn to an executive coach, mentor or therapist can feel confusing. Here’s what you really need to know about each.
The Download: down the Mandela effect rabbit hole, and the promise of a vaccine for colds
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Why do so many people think the Fruit of the Loom logo had a cornucopia? Quick question: Does the Fruit of the Loom logo feature a cornucopia? Many of us have been wearing…